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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 9, 1868

In reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 1st instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, in reference to a treaty now being negotiated between the Great and Little Osage Indians and…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 4, 1868

In further answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 25th of November, 1867, calling for information in relation to the trial and conviction of American citizens in Great Britain and Ireland for the last two years, I…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 2, 1868

This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public servant.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 2, 1868

In pursuance of the foregoing order, it is hereby directed that thirty minute guns be fired at each of the navy-yards and naval stations on Thursday, the 4th instant, the day designated for the funeral of the late ex-President Buchanan…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 2, 1868

As a mark of respect for his memory, it is ordered that the Executive Departments be immediately placed in mourning and all business be suspended on the day of the funeral.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Jun 1, 1868

I communicate, for the consideration of the Senate, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by a copy of a dispatch recently received from the acting United States consul in charge of the legation at San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· May 28, 1868

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives adopted on the 26th instant, making inquiries relative to a naval force at Hayti.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· May 10, 1868

I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which embrace all the papers that have been submitted to me relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of North Carolina and Louisiana.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· May 8, 1868

I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney-General, prepared in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 17th December last, requesting information in reference to the seizure and…

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· May 5, 1868

I transmit to the Senate, in further answer to their resolution of the 14th of April last, the accompanying report from the Secretary of State.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· May 4, 1868

I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 21, 1868

The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned authority.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 17, 1868

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 12, 1868

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with accompanying papers.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Apr 12, 1868

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th of February, last, calling for the correspondence upon the subject of the murder by the inhabitants of the island of Formosa of the ship's company of the American bark Rover

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Mar 24, 1868

For these reasons, thus briefly and imperfectly stated, and for others, of which want of time forbids the enumeration, I deem it my duty to withhold my assent from this bill, and to return it for the reconsideration of Congress.

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Andrew Johnson
@andrewjohnson· Democratic · TN· Mar 24, 1868

I can not give my assent to a measure which proposes to deprive any person 'restrained of his or her liberty in violation of the Constitution or of any treaty. or law of the United States' from the right of appeal to the highest judicial…

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